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GM16 SXE

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,331 mi
Last recorded15,331 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 SXE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 15,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 10,654 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 7,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 7,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 7,662 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 7,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 7,322 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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GM16 SXE is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM16 SXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GM16 SXE?

You can check the full history of GM16 SXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GM16 SXE registered?

GM16 SXE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GM16 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 SXE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GM16 SXE have outstanding finance?

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